You've written a masterpiece. Might be the best blog post you've ever penned. You're ready to hit publish and send it out to the world. But then what? Is your work done?
The final scene written on your stellar piece of work? Not a chance. In fact, it's only just begun.
Creating a Plan and System for Blog Post Promotion
Let's create a plan and system to ensure that great piece of literary genius gets the exposure it deserves.
Below is a list of the most effective ways to promote your new blog post.
Harness the Power of Social Media
Your first stop should be the social media scene, where you can source most of your potential guests.
- Google+
Additional Blog Promotion Methods
After social media, consider the following methods as well:
- Optimize articles for search engines
- Contact fellow bloggers
- Email signatures
- YouTube video
- Create an infographic
- Bookmarking sites
- Join a social sharing group
- Join the top Pligg sites
- Guest posting
- Online clubs
- Banner advertising
- Comment on other blogs
- Top new sites
- Good timing
- Use promotional tools
- Create a "Press Release"
- Host a contest
- Create Squiddo lenses
- Create a Webinar
- Fivver
- Ezine newsletters
- PDF submission
- Build connections and Network
- Submit posts to RSS directories
- SlideShare
By using these methods, you can ensure that your blog post gets the exposure it deserves and attract more visitors to your site.
About Rebekah Radice
Rebekah Radice, co-founder of BRIL.LA, has traded narcissism for purpose. When not driving growth, you'll find her tricking family into thinking she's Emeril Lagasse - likely covered in marinara. The spotlight was fun, but impact is better. These days she's using 20+ years of brand brilliance for good.